Apprenticeship Trainer
Job Type Permanent Curriculum / Service Area Digital and Creative Innovation Campus / Location University Centre Hours per week 37 Part-Year? No Post scale Trainer Post Scale Range (FTE) £31, - £36, Closing Date 13/02/ Documents
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The Role:
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is currently seeking a dedicated and industry-focused Apprenticeship Trainer to join our Digital and Creative Innovation (DACI) department. This is a fantastic opportunity to support apprentices across digital and creative pathways, working closely with employers to deliver high-quality, impactful training that leads to outstanding outcomes.
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
As an Apprenticeship Trainer within DACI, you will be responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality training and supporting apprentices throughout their learning journey. Key responsibilities include:
2. Delivering effective practical and theoretical training across apprenticeship and FE pathways, managing the full learner and employer experience.
3. Planning, delivering, and assessing learning in line with course specifications, awarding body requirements, and best practice.
4. Conducting robust apprentice progress reviews with learners and employers, including the development, review, and monitoring of Individual Learning Plans (ILPs).
5. Designing and maintaining high-quality training and assessment materials, including online and digital resources.
6. Using college systems and e-platforms (e.g. e-portfolio, Canvas, e-registers) to track progress, provide feedback, and support learner success.
7. Contributing to quality improvement, curriculum development, and programme evaluation to enhance learner outcomes.
8. Supporting recruitment, employer engagement, and college events such as Open Days and interviews.
About the Digital and Creative Innovation Team (DACI):
The DACI department is at the heart of digital and creative development at B&FC. We work closely with industry to deliver forward-thinking programmes that equip learners and apprentices with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to thrive in a fast-moving digital economy.
Why Join Us?
At B&FC, you’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive, and ambitious team that values innovation, professional development, and learner success. This role offers the chance to make a real impact on apprentices’ careers while keeping your own industry and professional knowledge fresh and relevant.
Interested? Apply Early!
We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible
How we support you
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.
Rewards and Benefits
Blackpool and The Fylde College is proud to be Great Place To Work® Certified™
9. Enhanced leave allowance of 43 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
10. Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
11. Competitive pension scheme:
12. Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
13. Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 15.4% employer contribution
14. Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
15. Agile working opportunities
16. Enhanced Family friendly policies
17. Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
18. Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, days a year
19. Occupational Health
20. FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
21. FREE eye tests
22. Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
23. FREE healthy breakfast
24. Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
25. Health and beauty salon
26. Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
27. Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
28. FREE car parking
29. Car lease scheme
30. Cycle to work scheme
31. Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
Our Safeguarding Responsibilities
B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.
All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act ( and ) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the
For further information on DBS, please click If you would like a copy of our Safeguarding Policy, please email .